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PLACE1160H MHA PSP4 Agency Staff - General Civil and Highway Activities -26/27 - MA

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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06 May 2026 at 15:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was led by Derbyshire County Council with the award of a contract under the title "PLACE1160H MHA PSP4 Agency Staff - General Civil and Highway Activities -26/27 - MA". This tender, classified under construction and engineering services, involved direct procurement for professional staff and secondments related to traffic signals design. The location for the services is England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is in the Award phase with the contract being awarded on 10th April 2026. The contract period runs from 13th April 2026 until 30th September 2026, with a total contract value of £60,984. The procurement method was a direct award, aimed at quickly engaging services in the specified categories.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in construction, engineering, and professional staffing solutions to enhance their portfolio by engaging with local governmental projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have the suitability advantage for similar direct award contracts with Derbyshire County Council. The nature of the services required, including senior engineering and consultancy, suggests that businesses with expertise in civil and highway activities will be well-positioned to compete in such specialised tenders. This contract was awarded to Matchtech Group (UK) Ltd, illustrating opportunities for large industry players as well.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PLACE1160H MHA PSP4 Agency Staff - General Civil and Highway Activities -26/27 - MA

Notice Description

Senior Engineer - Design (Traffic Signals) Professional Staff & Secondments

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-70ec3830-11d8-4595-946d-d3578d0129d9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b75ea4e-0233-4b96-b545-259c9bf2c9be
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79600000 - Recruitment services

90710000 - Environmental management

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,984 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,984 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MATCHTECH GROUP (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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